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Galaxy S9+ vs iPhone X, Pixel 2 XL: Price in India, Specifications, Features Compared

Galaxy S9+ vs iPhone X, Pixel 2 XL: Price in India, Specifications, Features Compared

By Ankit Chawla | Updated: 9 March 2018 13:46 IST

Like iPhone X, the new Samsung Galaxy S9+ comes with an animated emoji feature

Highlights

Out of the lot, only the Galaxy S9+ comes with a 3.5mm jack
Apple iPhone X remains the most expensive of the three
Only the Pixel 2 does not have a dual camera setup among the three

Samsung Galaxy S9+ was launched in India earlier this week, along with its smaller sibling Galaxy S9, within days of its global unveiling at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. The new Galaxy S9+ is aimed at consumers who want a large screen smartphone that is not too large, and offers a flagship experience. While the design is quite similar to last year's Galaxy S8+, the Galaxy S9+ smartphone has more powerful processor options (Exynos 9810 in India) and debuts new features such as AR Emojis, and has improved cameras and audio. While the handset seems like a promising device for the top-tier buyers, it still faces a lot of competition in the market, especially from iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL.

The Apple iPhone X was launched way back in September 2017. Despite that, it is still one of the most popular and powerful handsets in the world, with features like an edge-to-edge display (with a notch), the Apple A11 Bionic SoC, and a vertical dual rear camera setup. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 2 XL was made official in November 2017. The phone runs a stock version of Android Oreo, and has initial access to all major Android updates for the near future. Apart from that, the Pixel 2 XL has premium specifications such as the Snapdragon 835 SoC and an 18:9 display. Here's a look at the Galaxy S9 price, specifications, and key features and we compare them with those of the iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL to help you make the final decision.

Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL price in India

Samsung Galaxy S9+ price in India is Rs. 64,900 for the 64GB variant and Rs. 72,900 for the 256GB option. The variant with 128GB internal storage has not been launched in India yet, and there is no word regarding whether it will be released in the country. It will be available for purchase starting March 16, and pre-orders in the country are already live. The Galaxy S9+ will be sold in Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, and Titanium Grey colour options.

Apple iPhone X price in India is Rs. 95,390 for the 64GB variant and Rs. 1,08,930 for the 256GB variant; prices were recently hiked after the Indian government increased custom duty on import of mobile phones. The handset is currently sold in India in Space Grey and Silver colour variants, and can be purchased across multiple online and offline Apple resellers.

Finally, Google Pixel 2 XL price in India is Rs. 73,000 for the 64GB variant and Rs. 82,000 for the 128GB model. Unlike the Pixel 2, the Pixel 2 XL is available in Just Black and Black & White colour variants. Launched online exclusively on Flipkart, the phone is also available via offline retailers such as Croma, Reliance Digital, and the likes.

Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ runs Samsung Experience on top of Android 8 Oreo out-of-the-box. It sports a 6.2-inch QHD+ (2960x1440 pixels) Curved Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9, similar to the Galaxy S8+. The phone has a Samsung Exynos 9810/ Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC running the scenes, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB of inbuilt storage. If that does not suffice, storage can expanded via microSD card (up to 400GB).

In the camera department, the Galaxy S9+ bears a dual camera setup that has a primary Super Speed Dual Pixel 12-megapixel sensor with autofocus and variable aperture of f/1.5-f/2.4, and a secondary telephoto 12-megapixel sensor with autofocus and f/2.4 aperture. Both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ sport an 8-megapixel front sensor for selfies and video calling. There is a 3500mAh battery under the hood.

Connectivity on the Galaxy S9+ includes options such as Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C, and 4G. Sensors include iris scanner, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, accelerometer, barometer, and light sensor. Dimensions of the phone are 158.1x73.8x8.5mm and weight is 189 grams.

The Apple iPhone X is a single SIM smartphone that runs the latest version of iOS 11.2 out-of-the-box. The handset sports a 5.8-inch (1125x2436 pixels) Super Retina display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is backed up by the latest Apple A11 Bionic SoC, coupled with 3GB RAM and 64GB/ 256GB of inbuilt storage.

In terms of optics, the iPhone X sports a dual rear camera setup with two 12-megapixel sensors that come with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). On the front is a 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera for selfies and video calling. The phone has a 2716mAh battery powering the internals.

And, lastly, the Google Pixel 2 XL runs a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. The Pixel 2 XL sports a 6-inch QHD+ (1440x2880 pixels) pOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB inbuilt storage. There is a 3520mAh battery under the hood.

Talking about the phone's camera, the Pixel 2 XL has the same 12.2-megapixel rear camera as the one seen on Pixel 2. It comes with features such as f/1.8 aperture and EIS/ OIS. The phone has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera as well.

In terms of connectivity options, the phone has plenty. The Pixel 2 XL comes with 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and an eSIM module (for Project Fi users). Finally, sensors on the phone include accelerometer, barometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Google Pixel 2 XL vs Apple iPhone X comparison

	Samsung Galaxy S9+	Google Pixel 2 XL	Apple iPhone X
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
Key Specs
Display	6.20-inch	6.00-inch	5.80-inch
Processor	Samsung Exynos 9810	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Apple A11 Bionic
Front Camera	8-megapixel	8-megapixel	7-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	12.2-megapixel	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM	6GB	4GB	3GB
Storage	64GB	64GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	3500mAh	3520mAh	2716mAh
OS	Android 8.0	Android 8.0.0	iOS 11
Resolution	1440x2960 pixels	1440x2880 pixels	1125x2436 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Samsung	Google	Apple
Model	Galaxy S9+	Pixel 2 XL	iPhone X
Release date	March 1, 2018	November 1, 2017	September 1, 2017
Launched in India	Yes	-	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	158.10 x 73.80 x 8.50	157.90 x 76.70 x 7.90	143.60 x 70.90 x 7.70
Weight (g)	189.00	175.00	174.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3500	3520	2716
Removable battery	No	No	No
Fast charging	Quick Charge 2.0	-	Proprietary
Colours	Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Coral Blue	Just Black, Black and White	-
SAR value	0.21	0.98	-
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.20	6.00	5.80
Resolution	1440x2960 pixels	1440x2880 pixels	1125x2436 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	-	-
Aspect ratio	18.5:9	-	19.5:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	531	538	458
HARDWARE
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core	1.9GHz octa-core	2.39GHz hexa-core
Processor make	Samsung Exynos 9810	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Apple A11 Bionic
RAM	6GB	4GB	3GB
Internal storage	64GB	64GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	No	No
Expandable storage type	microSD	-	-
Expandable storage up to (GB)	400	-	-
CAMERA
Rear camera	12-megapixel	12.2-megapixel	12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.22-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.0-micron)
Rear flash	LED	Dual LED	Dual LED
Front camera	8-megapixel	8-megapixel	7-megapixel (f/2.2)
Front flash	-	No	-
Rear autofocus	-	-	Phase detection autofocus
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 8.0	Android 8.0.0	iOS 11
Skin	Experience 9	-	-
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB OTG	Yes	Yes	No
USB Type-C	Yes	-	-
Number of SIMs	2	1	1
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	No	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	-	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-	-
SENSORS
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Temperature sensor	-	No	No
Face unlock	-	-	Yes

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